• 1980. Huaming Optical was established, producing mineral lenses. • 1985. Supplies mineral photochromic lenses to China domestic market. • 1992. Exports mineral lenses to Europe. • 1995. Launches mineral multicoated lenses. • 2000. Begins plastic lens production. • 2006. Starts a new RX lab to produce proprietary FreeForm lenses. • 2011. Sets up a second production base in Danyang. Huaming opens a European office to strengthen its sales operations in Europe.